Klarides-Ditria: Veterans can view annual ceremony in Middletown via Zoom

Dear Neighbors,

Today, we observe Veterans Day and pay tribute to the unbroken line of brave citizen soldiers going back to the Revolutionary War who stepped forward and served our great nation in times of peace and armed conflict. 

We honor the brave men and women who fought to preserve freedom for each successive generation.

While traditional gatherings should be avoided because of COVID, we can still commemorate the day by reaching out to Veterans by phone, text, or email and thanking them for their service. I hope you will join me in honoring their service to our great nation, by attending the virtual ceremony below or sharing the list of discounts provided to veterans.

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Day Ceremony

This year, the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affair’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Middletown State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane in Middletown at 2 p.m. today.

The ceremony will comply with all COVID-19 restrictions, guidance and executive orders. Commissioner Saadi welcomes all of Connecticut’s veterans, their families and friends to join virtually. This ceremony will stream live via Zoom Meeting.

You can join the Zoom meeting here.

Meeting ID: 986 7749 7482 Passcode: 3iaz2X

Discounts for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has provided us with a list of restaurants and attractions that offer discounts to veterans, both on Veterans Day and every day. 

To view the full list, please click here.

Sincerely,

Sharing FB memory from photo challenge on this date in 2017

"Day 4 of black and white photo challenge. No people, no explanation."

Hint: It's in Seymour.

Griffin Health offers COVID-19 testing at Ion Bank in Naugatuck

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby souvenir toothpick holders

Turnback Tuesday looks at interesting items at the [Derby Public] Library.

These two souvenir toothpick holders were made in Germany in the late 19th / early 20th century. One is of the Soldier Monument on the Derby Green and the other is of the Naugatuck River / Bridge. Both are cobalt blue with gold gilt accents. Souvenirs like this were produced and sold in towns and cities all across this country.

Wonder if they were purchased at the Woolworth’s store on Main Street in Derby?

Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Recuperation journey: Backyard view

Sun going down at 4:30 p.m.

Soffermans ready 34th annual Turkey Drive to benefit Spooner House in Shelton

SHELTON - Help Dr. Bruce Sofferman and Smile Dental Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18 to ensure local families in need enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving feast!

Stop by Smile Dental Center, 1000 Bridgeport Ave., with frozen turkeys and other non-perishable food donations to benefit Spooner House in Shelton and its Valley Food Bank.

We'll also be going LIVE on Facebook with Chaz from 99.1 WPLR at 11 a.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/353lfty

Post 50 to host ceremony at Veterans Park in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The City of Ansonia will host an abridged version of it Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday. 

Members of the American Legion Post 50 will give an address from the National Commander. It will be a simple marking of the day that commemorates our veterans in our hometown, as well as throughout the nation. 

All are welcome to attend this outside event at Veterans Park, adjacent to City Hall, 253 Main St. Please practice social distancing if attending.

For further information contact Post 20 Adjutant, Pat Henri, 203-954-7661.

This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.